Winning blow: king to c3 (d2·2)
c9-11010Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
33. Kc3 Qc2+ 34. Kb4 d2 35. Rc8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- king to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Qc2+, then Kd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #143.
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